Basic Legal Ideas

Nondisclosure and Non-Circumvention Agreements Defined Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Non-Circumvention Agreements (NCAs) are written contracts that are intended to preserve confidential information for parties involved in potentially lucrative business transactions. One of the defining characteristics of these agreements is the expectation that a "need-to-know" environment is created for any confidential information that is disclosed between […]

Overview of Texas Suppressor Law Suppressors have enjoyed some hot-button controversy across the country. Some states, like California, have clamped down on suppressors, taking issue with their silence and association with criminal activity, and effectively banning them. Other states like Texas have relaxed their suppressor laws, seeing relatively recently that suppressors are not inherently problematic. […]

What Is Legal Aid? Legal Aid is a term used to describe continued access to the court system by individuals who may otherwise be unable to afford the retainer and additional costs necessary to obtain full representation by an attorney. In the end, Legal Aid is a safety device through which the court system allows […]

Minute Orders Defined Minute orders are less formal than a court order but they still hold significance in the case that they contain terms which require action by one of the parties. A minute order simply serves to put into writing what has taken place during the hearing and summarizes the decision made by the […]

Overview of Legal Aid in Greensboro Legal aid is a service that provides free or low-cost legal representation to individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney. In Greensboro, NC, legal aid is of particular importance as it ensures that everyone, regardless of their income level, has access to justice and can navigate the complexities […]

Infidelity and the Indiana Divorce Process In the context of a divorce, infidelity is often one of the most difficult topics for couples to face, both while they are married and after their relationship has officially ended. While some people may assume this means that infidelity can play a role in a divorce settlement, this […]

GA CLE Requirements Explained Continuing Legal Education (CLE) is an ongoing education requirement for Georgia Bar members. CLE refers to professional education aimed to keep lawyers and judges abreast of the latest legal developments and trends. Georgia Bar members must stay informed of important decisions made by state and federal courts, and also be aware […]

Making the Divorce Official Once a settlement agreement is entered into between the parties to the divorce, that agreement must be finalized in order to obtain an uncontested divorce. This generally requires the filing of the following documents with the court: Notice of Intent to File Appearance Praecipe for Appearance Marital Settlement Agreement Waiver of […]

A Primer on Iowa Custody Laws All custody orders contain a physical and legal custody component. The majority of custody disputes involve the division of legal custody, which is typically uncontested.Physical CustodyPhysical custody refers to the living arrangements for the child. The law specifically states that an award of physical care places primary responsibility for […]

Lifetime right of occupancy – what is it? A lifetime right of occupancy agreement is designed to allow one or two people to live at a property until their death. After the death of the last occupant, the property is available for sale. The agreement is for the lifetime of the owner or co-owners and […]